Vehicle Theft Sentencing in Clay County

We analyzed 102 convicted Vehicle Theft cases in Clay County (2023-2025) to show actual sentencing outcomes — average sentence length, fines, court costs, and the likelihood of prison, jail, or probation. Compared to statewide averages to show how Clay County judges sentence differently.

The average sentence for Vehicle Theft in Clay County is 1 year, 4 months. An attorney can review your situation — free, no obligation.

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1 year, 4 months
Average Sentence
Below statewide avg (1 year, 5 months)
$518
Average Fine
Near statewide avg ($495)
44.1%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (40.1%)
0.0%
Probation Only
102 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
5.3 months
1 year
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
1 year, 6 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$518
$518
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$518

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Clay County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 44.1% 40.1%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 55.9% 35.7%
Probation Only 0.0% 19.0%
Average Sentence 1 year, 4 months 1 year, 5 months
Average Fine $518 $495
Average Probation 2.2 years 2.6 years
Average Court Costs $1,250 $767
Average Restitution (where ordered) $2,247 $5,306

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 57 5.8 months $518
State Prison Facility 45 2.4 years $518

Other Charges Sentenced in Clay County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 3,564 13 days $477
Drug Possession 1,897 7.3 months $478
Larceny / Theft 1,200 6.6 months $407
Battery 1,107 6.5 months $388
Resisting Officer 709 5.4 months $413

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 102 convicted Vehicle Theft cases in Clay County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 1 year, 4 months. The statewide average is 1 year, 5 months.
81.4% of convicted Vehicle Theft defendants in Clay County received a fine, averaging $518. Court costs average $1,250 additionally. Restitution averages $2,247 in cases where it is ordered.
Clay County's average sentence of 1 year, 4 months compares to the statewide average of 1 year, 5 months. The prison rate is 44.1% locally vs 40.1% statewide. The average fine is $518 locally vs $495 statewide.

Sentencing data covers convicted cases (guilty and adjudication withheld). Average sentences exclude non-incarcerated cases. Data covers 2023–2025 FDLE public court records. Last updated: March 2026

Important: Sentencing outcomes vary based on criminal history, case circumstances, charge severity, plea agreements, and judicial discretion. These statistics reflect aggregate outcomes and do not predict individual sentences.

Methodology: These statistics are based on 102 Vehicle Theft cases in Clay County with a disposition of "Guilty" or "Adjudication Withheld" from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records (2023-2025). "Prison" = sentence exceeding 365 days; "Jail" = sentence of 1–365 days; "Probation Only" = probation imposed with no incarceration sentence. Average fines exclude cases where no fine was imposed.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 102 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026